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West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly - Starlink

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What a great place to unwind and listen/watch the nature all around you.
Exterior
View onto the expansive lawns.
This property is well sheltered by native bush.
Outside bath heated by the fire

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

West Coast Paradise - Pet Friendly - Starlink

Kakapotahi is located 30 minutes south of Hokitika, or a short 10-minute drive from the Ross township on the West Coast of the South Island.

Relax and unwind in this truly amazing piece of West Coast Paradise or base yourself here while you enjoy all the activities that the West Coast has to offer.

The Kakapotahi and Waitaha rivers run along the back of our property and there is access via a short walking track at the rear of the property.

The beach and mouth of the Waitaha river is less that 3km away further down Beach Rd, an easy flat walk or a drive.

We have wifi (Starlink) available for our guest. Due to our remote location cell coverage is poor at the property, but available close by.

Dogs welcome with prior approval.

All beds are fitted with mattress protectors and duvet covers. You will need to bring your own sheets and towels

Before you leave please
Wash AND dry your dishes
Remove ALL rubbish, food and recycling

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About the area

Kakapotahi

Located in Kakapotahi, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Willberg Walk Trail Access and Hokitika Gorge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Westcoast Treetop Walk. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hunting nearby.
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Kakapotahi, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre - 17 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Hokitika Beach - 37 min drive - 55.0 km
  • National Kiwi Centre - 37 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Te Waipounamu Maori Heritage Centre - 37 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Sunset Point - 38 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

  • Hokitika (HKK) - 42 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An enjoyable stay in a comfortable house off the beaten path. Very relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yeah place was excellent and everything we needed was there.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property, lovely outlook, close to the beach and walking distance to the river. Love the bar room in the house, turns out I’m really rubbish at darts!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, very clean. when we first got there, we thought we had the wrong place, coz it was way way better than the photos. Very peaceful....Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great getaway for a comfort stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for letting us use your house. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the bath. Huge lawn for playing soccar and badminton.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
That is a house with great vibe and character!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was better than we expected with huge outdoor area and big rooms, lovely kitchen, bathroom and the bar area with dart board was an added bonus. We loved being close to the river and beach and not too far away from Hokitika for supplies. Being dog friendly meant the whole family could be on holiday together :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2026
A guest, great communication and very respectful. I pleased that you liked the wee added extras. Lovely to get this feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shoko s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you very much for the lovely house. The house got everythIng we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2026
Excellent guest, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my family had a really great stay at Karen and Dean's house. Extremely clean, very comfortable, and plenty of small extras that make you go "Wow - these guys care about their guests and want them to have a memorable stay". It was well located for me and my family to explore the awesome West Coast of the South Island. A great spot to return to after long days of hiking, or driving. We even gave the fire-heated outdoor bath ago, and had an incredible experience at night viewing the stars. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great set up, easy instructions to follow
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2025
A guests, excellent communication and very respectful, leaving the house as they found it. Highly recommended and would definitely have them stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay and explore the region. Climate was great even in winter. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Our second visit, great location, lovely place to stay.Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2025
A guest - thanks for coming back. See you again :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

Excellent location, very comfortable, would certainly stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2025
Excellent guest 5 star. So pleased the weather performed beautifully for you as well. Always welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and so kind!

Lovely house, lovely beach, very kind and communicative host. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

summer retreat

Perfect location only surpassed by the quality of the property. Great for a quiet retreat far from the hustle of modern life.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2024
Highly recommend Ron and his family - they were A+++ We love that you enjoyed all the beauty and nature of the West Coast and look forward to having you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to enjoy your West Coast holiday

Excellent holiday home, everything there you’d ever want, and clean and tidy. Expansive lawns and garden make this a great place to relax. Nice beach about 2km down the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aroha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home

Great home. Good size, lovely backyard. My teens enjoyed the outside spa. Great shower, good for us all as we were at a sports tournament. Overall nice placw.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet place

The house was well equipped for all our needs, dog friendly, great communication with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 January 2024
Thanks Phyllis so please that you enjoyed your stay and that the forecasted weather event didn’t eventuate.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet and wonderful retreat

The communication with the host was very friendly, very helpful and always quick. The house is absolutely wonderful and comfortable and has everything you need for a relaxing stay in a beautiful surrounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2023
Great communication and very respectful guests A+++
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyson K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Has everything you need to get unplugged and just getaway. Beach access down the road, river nearby, birdsong everywhere, an absolutely stunning bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2023
Thanks for choosing our place to stay at, it’s a great we hidden gem. See you next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

west coast - few days

Loved our time at kakapotahi. Wish we had found a longer availability gap. Hope we can visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Fantastic guest A+ with communication and respect for property. Always welcome back :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

Fell in love with our stay. Everything perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2024
So pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love love love

Absolutely loved our stay! The property had everything we needed & more. Location was so peaceful with plenty of space for the dog. Communication was qick & friendly. Beds were so comfy! Would love to go back for a longer stay 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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